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Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 vs Wiha SB 490-PL01#45701

What TAC AA 2.0 does better (2) and where SB 490-PL01#45701 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam TAC AA 2.0
Acebeam · 2025TAC AA 2.0
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Wiha SB 490-PL01#45701
Wiha · 2024SB 490-PL01#45701
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $40
5.5Brightness & throw4.0
6.6Build & durability4.3

Why is TAC AA 2.0 better than SB 490-PL01#45701?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 800 lm+25%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%

Why is SB 490-PL01#45701 better than TAC AA 2.0?

  1. Submersible to2 m vs 3 m+50%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity32,400 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)360 m—
Runtime at maximum output45 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,500K6,000K
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Maximum runtime58 h—
Rechargeable—No
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX5
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx5
Submersible to2 m3 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—97 mm
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchTail switch—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Colours—Red, Black
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